AYA Survivor Resources

Dealing with a brain tumor when you are a teenager or a young adult brings about a whole new set of challenges. Whether you were diagnosed when you were a child, a teenager or a young adult, these resources may help you.

2bMe

2bMe is a teen program through Look Good...Feel Better that is a non-medical, public service to help teens aged 13-17 who have cancer deal with the possible appearance-related, social and nutritional side effects of treatment.

Phone: 1-800-395-LOOK

Website: http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org/2bMe/2bMe.html

3 Little Birds 4 Life

3 Little Birds 4 Life grants wishes to young adults who have a current cancer diagnosis.

Phone: 1-888-370-8885

Email: info@3littlebirds4life.org

Website: www.3littlebirds4life.org

Critical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer Alliance

Critical Mass is an organization that serves young adult survivors through the collaboration of non-profits, advocacy groups, doctors, governement groups and individuals all with the goal to help young adults surviving after cancer.

Phone: 512.553.3556

Email: hq@criticalmass.org

Website: www.criticalmass.org

First Descents

First Descents offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to take on challenges since their diagnosis. Adventures include rockclimbing, white water kayaking and surfing and take place all over the US and in several international locations.

Phone: 303-945-2490

Email: info@firstdescents.org

Website: www.firstdescents.org

Group Loop

Group Loop is a place for teens with cancer to connect and find support with other teens who have a cancer diagnosis.

Phone: 1-888-793-9355

Email: grouploop@cancersupportcommunity.org

Website: www.grouploop.org

mAssKickers

mAssKickers was founded by young adult brain tumor survivor, Eric Galvez. mAssKickers encourages AYA survivors of any tumor or cancer to survive and thrive through making meaningful connections and promoting education and awareness.

Email: info@masskickers.org

Website: www.masskickers.org

The Office of Cancer Survivorship

The Office of Cancer Survivorship is a program through the National Cancer Institute that enhances the quality of life of survivors by addressing their specific needs.

Phone: 240-276-6690

Website: http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/ocs/

Planet Cancer

Planet Cancer is an online community of young adults in their 20's and 30's who are dealing with cancer.

Website: www.myplanet.planetcancer.org

StupidCancer

Stupid Cancer offers age appropriate support services for young adults with a cancer diagnosis (previous or current).

Website: www.imtooyoungforthis.org

The Ulman Fund for Young Adults

The Ulman Fund offers a support community for young adults with a cancer diagnosis as well as several financial assistance programs.

Phone: 410-964-0202

Website: www.ulmanfund.org

Fertility

Questions about fertility is an issue that often does not come up until after cancer or tumor treatments. The following resources may help you to find the support you need or answer questions that you have.

MyOncofertilityMyOncofertility is a patient education resource to help patients and survivors advocate for themselves when navigating fertility options during and after a cancer diagnosis.

Phone: 866-708-FERT

Website: www.myoncofertility.org

ReproTech LimitedReproTech, Ltd. is dedicated to offering safe and effective shipment and long term storage of reproductive tissue that has been originally cryopreserved at another laboratory or cryobank.

Phone: 1-573-474-1756

Website: www.reprotech.com

National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute offers offers information specific to fertility as it relates to cancer and its associated treatments.